This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to negotiate with Canada on establishing a joint aerial law enforcement program along the U.S.-Canada border. The program would allow approved U.S. and Canadian law enforcement officers—from agencies like Customs and Border Protection, the Coast Guard, and Homeland Security Investigations—to conduct coordinated aerial operations within 50 miles of the border, with exceptions for emergencies or necessary departures to nearby bases. The bill includes strict safeguards requiring that all officers complete civil rights and privacy training before participating and mandates congressional notification within 30 days of any bilateral agreement and program implementation. If the program isn't established within two years, the Secretary must report to Congress on obstacles and whether continuation is worthwhile. Additionally, the bill requires a report within one year assessing the use of unmanned aircraft systems along the northern border, including threats from unauthorized drones and the feasibility of joint counter-drone operations. The legislation contains no new funding requirements.
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